Ishaq Samejo

Ishaq Samejo (اسحاق سميجو, ) is Pakistani poet, writer and literary critic of Sindhi Language.

Early life
It is mentioned in Encyclopedia Sindhiana by Sindhi Language Authority that Samejo was born to Jaaro Khan on 18 March 1975 at village Fazulpur, Dadu District, Sindh.

Education
Ishaq Samejo received his early education from his hometown. He got matriculation from Talibul Moula High School Dadu and higher secondary education from degree college Johi town. He did MA in Sindhi literature from Sindh University. He did PhD in Sindhi literature as well.

Career
Ishaq Samejo started his literary career as poet and critic from 1990. He was appointed as lecturer and now he is working as professor of Sindhi language in University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Samejo remained in charge of Mirza Kalich Beg chair University of Sindh  and He rendered his services as Director of Institute of Sindhology, University of Sindh   Pakistan. He has attended many national and international conferences and presented his papers about literature, culture and cultural heritage of Sindh in literary conferences held in India, Thailand, Malaysia including in other parts of Pakistan. His many valuable books are published. Ishaq Samejo is also member of advisory board of Sindhi Boli journal by Sindhi Language Authority Hyderabad Sindh. Currently he serves as Chairman of Sindhi department of Sindh university. He has compiled many books of poetry of Shaikh Ayaz and Wafa Nathanshahi.

Books

 * Duniya Joon lok Aakhaniyoon (Hyderabad: Zindagi, 1998) – compilation
 * Tareekhi Manhoon Tareekhi Galhioon (Part i & Part ii) (Hyderabad: Sohni, 1998) – compilation
 * Sada Bechain Aahe (Hyderabad: Naon Janam, 2001)
 * Dil Jo Rasto, Ghazals (Hyderabad: Roshni Kandiaro, 2003) – compilation
 * Geroo Ves Ghazal (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2004) – compilation
 * Shairi Saan Dushmani (Hyderabad: Naon Janam, 2005) – criticism
 * Gunaah Ja Geet (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2006) – poetry
 * Hikrri Huie Benazir (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2008) – compilation
 * Nav-a Halee Aa Geet Khani (Kandiaro/Hydrabad: Roshni, 2009) – compilation

Award
Ishaq Samejo received literary award "Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai award" on his poetry book *Morr Nagar te meinhan(مور نگر تي مينھن)" by Pakistan Academy of Letters Islamabad, Pakistan in 2020.